Best acne treatments

The Best Acne Treatments

There are too many acne fighting products on the market to count, and the majority of them simply do not work. However, there are some that do work quite well. The problem is that many people who suffer from acne will spend quite a bit of time and money trying to find the best acne treatments. Teenagers often outgrow acne before they find a treatment that works.

One of the better acne treatments on the market today is ProActiv. ProActiv seems to be helping many people who could not find other solutions that worked. It has been featured on infomercials, news stories, magazine articles, and newspaper articles. Proactiv is a system that includes a renewing cleanser, revitalizing toner, and repairing lotion. Prescription grade benzoyl peroxide is the active ingredient in ProActiv. ProActiv does not require a prescription.

A treatment that is available by prescription is Accutane. Accutane is a very strong medication, that is only suitable for those who suffer from severe and persistent acne. The medication is taken internally, and there are possible side effects, including birth defects, dry and cracked lips, and liver dysfunction.

Another one of that is used topically is retin-a. Many people have had great success with retin-a, which is used to treat acne, acne scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, skin discoloration, and a variety of other skin afflictions. Retin-a is available by prescription, but some over the counter medications contain retin-a.

Not all treatments come in the form of chemicals. Certain essential oils are also beneficial in the treatment of acne. These essential oils can be applied topically for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. The best essential oils for acne treatment are: Tea Tree Oil, Bergamot Oil, Clove Oil, Lavender Oil, and Rosewood Oil. If the essential oil needs to be diluted, mix it with Grapeseed Oil for best results.

In order to find the best acne treatment for you, start with essential oils. If that doesn't work, go to the next step by trying ProActive. If ProActive doesn't work, then try a prescription alternative. You may also consider being tested for food allergies, as certain allergies can cause acne. In this case, the only treatment you need is to eliminate those certain foods from your diet.

Articles

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News

• Voluntary Recall of Acne Drug Solodyn®
  The FDA and Medicis have recalled two lots of Solodyn®, an antibiotic used to treat moderate to severe inflammatory acne. The recall was announced after one bottle was found...
• Sharing Your Prescription Meds? You're Not Alone.
  It seems many people are sharing their prescription medications with friends and family members. In a paper published in the June 2008 issue of the American Journal of Public...
• Using Light to Treat Acne
  Have you heard about photodynamic therapy? It has been getting a lot of press lately regarding its success as an acne treatment. Although it's not a brand new...
• Accutane in the News Again
  Many people who have found relief from their acne consider Accutane a miracle drug. Meant to be a last resort for those with severe or cystic acne, Accutane is...
• Is Acne Contagious?
  Teens especially seem to ask this question. And this worry may keep them from getting too close to a friend with acne. Is it possible to catch acne...